Bidspirit auction | A MUGHAL KOFTGARI ARCHER'S THUMB

A MUGHAL KOFTGARI ARCHER'S THUMB RING - Deccan or North India, Ca. 17th-18th century AD. A flared elliptical iron ring with gently sloping sides, overlaid with fine gold damascening (koftgari). The outer surface depicts a cheetah chasing an antelope amid densely rendered flowering plants. The interior band is decorated with scrolling vegetal motifs.Size: D:20.98mm / US: 11 3/8 / UK: W 1/2; Weight: 45gProvenance: Property of a London Islamic art specialist collector; previously in a collection formed since the 1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.